Karol Meyer in the Blue Lake
Posted By Karol Meyer on 22 October 2006
Three hundred meters deep.
Our expedition included safety scuba divers from Casa do Mergulhador Dive School, a truly outstanding and responsible group who helped me during training and record days. People who worked with their hearts, in the water and out of it, too. They renamed the lake Karol's Lake with sincere affection. I liked it ! Thank you, guys! There were also spectators from town, genuinely curious people whose interest made me feel an obligation to reward them with the opportunity to witness record dives in the Blue Lake.
I was in good shape. Before the expedition's departure I'd set a new Pan-American record in Static Apnea ( 7:18) during the National Indoor Championships, thus becoming the second woman in the world to pass the 7:00 mark. I set South American freshwater records of 65m in Constant and 60m in Free Immersion. I never train Constant /No Fins, but still managed a freshwater South American record of 35m.
These were not difficult dives. I felt strong, and am certain I'll do even better next year. Especially in Constant/No-Fins, which I promise to train for next time! You're all invited !
Special thanks to the judges, the Niquelandia City Hall and he Bucaina Inn.
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